California whitewater, Stanislaus River - North Fork

The scenic beauty of California and the water flowing gracefully down Stanislaus River - North Fork attract people from near and far. The put-in is not too far from Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that

the rivers in this state are less manageable. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number

of good places. The Board's Crossing to Calaveras Big Trees section of Stanislaus River - North Fork in California is 3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-V section. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The beautiful Central Sierra Nevada scenery is an added bonus. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you

want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Board's Crossing to Calaveras Big Trees stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system.

Briefly about the general
area: Oak Leaf Spring is a splendid local attraction, and Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a picturesque location any time of year. Man, is there lots of entertaining stuff to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. Million
Dollar Spring is always fun to check out, and Calaveras Bigtree National Forest is a forest that you can go to. This river is so good. You're sure to stumble upon some great people from Arnold here.